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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.88, 9,882.08 and 4,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.88, 9,882.08 and 4,017.13 is: 5,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.88 : 9,882.08 = 4,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.88/9,882.08 = 4,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.88x = 9,882.08 × 4,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.88x = 39,697,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,697,579.94/7,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.68

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